1112 — Media Relations (BP)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This policy, last revised September 13, 2022, governs how Reed Union School District interacts with media (newspapers, TV, online news). The district commits to providing timely, accurate information to media representatives. Key rules include: (1) Media may attend public board meetings and receive agendas upon request; (2) Media must register when visiting schools during school hours; (3) The district can only release basic student directory information (name, grade, etc.) unless parents opt out—private student records remain confidential; (4) Students may speak freely with media, but interviews/photos at school should be arranged in advance with principals to avoid disruption and verify parent permissions; (5) Official spokespersons are the Board president, Superintendent, or designated communications staff; (6) The district maintains a crisis communications plan for emergencies.
What this means for your family
Parents control whether their child's basic directory information (name, grade level) can be shared with media by submitting an opt-out form. If media want to interview or photograph your child at school, the principal should check for your permission first. Your child has the right to speak with reporters, but the school will try to minimize classroom disruption. During emergencies, expect timely updates through multiple channels including text alerts and the district website.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.